Persons of Extraordinary Ability in Arts, Science, Business and Athletics: The O-2 Visa – Persons Accompanying and Assisting O-1 Visa Holders

The O-2 visa classification is available for persons coming to the United States to accompany and assist an O-1 artist or athlete as long as the person is an integral part of the actual performance and the person possesses critical skills and experience not of a general nature that cannot be performed by other individuals. An O-2 nonimmigrant must secure an “advisory opinion” letter from the requisite union.